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Hiking · Erzincan, Erzincan

Pekeriç Canyon Trek

  • Distance8–14 km (depending on entry point and depth of canyon explored)
  • Duration4–6 hours
  • ElevationSignificant descent into canyon (200–300 m); same elevation gain on return
  • Rating★ 4.5
  • TransportReach İliç by dolmuş (60–80 TRY / $1.80–2.40) from Erzincan; then taxi to trailhead (40–70 TRY / $1.20–2.10)
Pekeriç Canyon Trek

Trail facts

Trail area
İliç district, 110 km west of Erzincan
Best season
May–June and September–October

What to bring

  • Hiking boots (waterproof recommended)
  • Water (3 L)
  • Sandwiches
  • First aid kit
  • Headlamp
  • Emergency whistle

Location

Pekeriç Kanyonu, İliç, Erzincan (GPS: 39.4000° N, 38.5000° E)

39.4000, 38.5000 View on map